Blizzard Warning Now Includes Laramie
The National Weather Service has expanded the Blizzard Warning west to include Albany County and the city of Laramie.
"URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cheyenne WY
242 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019
...MAJOR WINTER STORM AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LIKELY BEGINNING
THIS MORNING AND CONTINUING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL BRING HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS TO
SOUTHEASTERN WYOMING AND WESTERN NEBRASKA WEDNESDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED...
Converse County Lower Elevations-North Laramie Range-
Shirley Basin-Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County-
East Platte County-North Snowy Range Foothills-
Upper North Platte River Basin-Snowy Range-Laramie Valley-
South Laramie Range-
Including the cities of Bill, Douglas, Deer Creek, Glenrock,
Garrett, Medicine Bow, Shirley Basin, Bordeaux, Wheatland,
Guernsey, Arlington, Elk Mountain, Saratoga, Encampment,
Centennial, Albany, Bosler, Laramie, Buford, Pumpkin Vine,
and Vedauwoo
242 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
26 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Areas along, north and west of the Laramie Range,
including Douglas, Wheatland, Laramie, Arlington, Elk Mountain,
Shirley Basin and Saratoga.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Thursday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility.
The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening
commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.